Krems white en · NOUN
Etymology
A calque of German Kremsweiss, from its original production from exceptionally pure white lead produced by galena mines near Krems, Austria.
Meanings
- (uncountable) Synonym of French white (“an especially pure form of white lead, particularly as used in painting”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crems white | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Kremser white | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Kremnitz white | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Cremnitz white | alternative | lexicographic |